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Heavy D's Welding, LLC
4.8(
31
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Wrought Iron Fence - Repair or WeldMetal Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving LaFayette, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The company (Heavy D's Welding) is rated A++ in my opinion. Very courteous and professional. Responded quickly to my requests. The installation was flawless and the project was completed in a timely manner. The price quoted was very reasonable. The other customer's involved with this project are also very satisfied as well as I am."
Railing and frame
Railing and frame
Lake house in forsyth
Lake house in forsyth
 Balcony Alpharetta

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Welding Anything Anywhere
5.0(
4
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut+3 more

Serving LaFayette, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

"I had a specific portion of an aluminum car to be welded. I called five or six shops and got nowhere before I found Dalton. He was extremely communicative and did a great job and offered options all along the way. Highly recommend. You won’t go wrong with him."
Gate Repair
Custom Gate Logo
Gate Repair
Custom Gate
Fence Repair

+2

Response time1 hour
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423 Mobile Welding & Fabrication
4.3(
6
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Weld or CutWrought Iron Fence - Repair or Weld

Serving LaFayette, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had a patio glider sofa that was broken on one side that needed to be welded. Did a great job. On the other side had a bar that needed repaired. Was able to drill through the leg and attached new screw. Sofa looked great. Work was done at my house and left no mess. Arrived on time. Was very professional and polite. Would use this company again and will highly recommend ."
attachment repair
Skids steer attachment
Skids steer attachment
Skids steer attachment
Skids steer attachment

+18

Response time3 hrs
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C2 Welding & Construction
5.0(
2
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Metal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or CutSteel Beams (Custom) - Fabricate

Serving LaFayette, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

With over 11 years of experience in the welding industry, C2 Welding & Construction is your industry leader from Ringgold and all the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. As a family owned and operated business, you can trust we will treat your project as we would treat our own. Our satisfaction guarantee will assure you that we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Welding questions, answered by experts

You should not do your own welding unless you have the proper training and experience. Most home electrical systems can only handle MIG welding, which creates weaker bonds than TIG welding and won’t work on certain metals or metal thicknesses. Both welding forms usually require the use of shielding gas, which can be dangerous to store at home. Additionally, welding machines create temperatures of over 3,000 degrees, and the sparks can blind you if you don’t have the proper equipment. As such, it’s usually better to hire a professional welder for your welding projects.

This all depends on the tools you have on hand and whether you’re trying to cut a straight line or shapes. 

The best tool to use for straight lines is either a circular saw or table saw. When cutting shapes, a jigsaw will be the easiest and most precise tool to use. 

The average cost for a welding project is about $300, with typical costs ranging from $125 to $490. However, prices can be as low as $125 for very small jobs or exceed $1,200 for large or complex projects. Welders typically charge an hourly rate between $65 and $150, depending on their experience, and many charge a minimum fee to cover overhead and travel expenses. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including labor, the cost of materials like metal rods and shielding gas, the type of metal being welded, the project's size and complexity, and your geographic location. For a precise quote, it's best to ask a local welder for an estimate based on your specific project.

The cost to weld aluminum averages about $14 to $22 per pound. The type of metal factors into the overall cost of any welding project due to the cost of the materials and the expertise required to work with it. Some of the most common metals used by welders include:

  • Magnesium alloy: $7–$16 per pound

  • Low-carbon steel: $11–$12 per pound

  • Stainless steel: $13–$15 per pound

  • Copper/brass: $24–$29 per pound

  • Cast iron: $38–$79 per pound

  • Titanium: $60–$85 per pound

Since water heaters are primarily made of metal, they’re commonly accepted by scrap yards and collectors. Don’t expect to fetch a high price, though—water heaters are mostly steel and aluminum, which aren’t high-value metals. Some components are made of more valuable metals, like brass and copper, but they’re a small portion of the heater and won’t affect the price much.

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